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Jul 09, 2013, 04:15 PM
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I've read that it's possible to shut off your feelings and everything, not being responsive to the outside world at all... sort of there being no one "home" in the body, if you know what I mean?
I sort of get like this sometimes, when triggering things happens. Then I "shut down" slightly, become a bit blank (not showing any feelings) and disconnected, feeling pretty numb. I know you can become even more disconnected though, to the point where you're not "home" at all. How does that work? All answers, thoughts and so on are greatly appreciated as I'd like to know how to do this as fast as possible.
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Jul 09, 2013, 06:55 PM
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I am sure people who suffer from DID, PTSD, and other mental illnesses where there are times when this could happen.
I am sure you have read that it's the body's response to perceived harm. However, if you do not already have a therapist, then you need one to help you with a focused therapeutic plan of treatment for yourself. 
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Jul 10, 2013, 12:39 AM
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Jul 10, 2013, 01:32 AM
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It's not voluntary and it's not exactly healthy or as wonderful as it sounds. I'm not sure if I've truly done this to the extent that you are talking about, but I've been able to do this to the point where the room starts fading a little bit and I start to daydream. I've only been able to do that when I've been kept in a triggering environment for days on end. It's like a natural defense mechanism my brain does when I'm excessively anxious for an extended period of time. It can also be kinda difficult to break out of that numb state and feeling numb for a long time is not good at all.
If you want something that you can control, lol ativan. Get a nice strong anti-anxiety pill and your emotions just kind of vanish. I'm not at all advocating abusing prescription drugs. I'm just saying you can't exactly conjure up a dissociative state without it being pretty upsetting. |
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Jul 10, 2013, 01:33 PM
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I did this sometimes and its aint a good thing, to be in touch with reality might be painful but losing touch with reality more scary i think
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Jul 10, 2013, 04:42 PM
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Sometimes when I get triggered I go "blank" in a way, suspecting one of my alters (DID-related) is helping me with this... anyways I kind of go blank and just sit there and can feel myself sink deeper into myself, although I'm still aware of what's going on... It's a lot like watching from inside... being aware of everything but disconnected in a way... and then when the trigger is over, trying to "come back" can be hard... it usually takes a while before I feel "normal" again.
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Jul 10, 2013, 05:48 PM
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I sometimes find myself wishing that I could go back to that state of numbness but then realize that it's so destructive that I'd much rather feel all of the horrible pain and loss I'm feeling now than ever go there again...
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Jul 11, 2013, 02:14 AM
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But as it is now, I just can't handle the overload of feelings when something is triggering... if someone raises their voice for example I get a lot of anxiety although the yelling has nothing to do with me.
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Jul 11, 2013, 09:18 AM
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I am sure its quite possible, but its not good. I hate when I get detatched feeling and numb...sometimes its like an effort to stay out of that like I'll literally feel detatched from my body and its like I'm holding on trying not to let go if that makes any sense. But sometimes things are too painful so I am sure its some kind of defense mechanism...I admit though I sometimes really cant take the stress or how I feel that feeling seems to be a better feeling alternative but at the same time its not since it can become more frequent.
I obviously try to alleviate the symptoms before it gets that bad, but its not always possible. |
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Jul 16, 2013, 12:31 PM
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I'm sorry to hear that, Hellion. I can relate though. Thanks for sharing.
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Jul 16, 2013, 12:44 PM
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How to Perform Self Hypnosis: 10 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow Self-Hypnosis - Relaxation Techniques from Mind Tools Meditation: Take a stress-reduction break wherever you are - MayoClinic.com Guided Imagery & Meditation by Belleruth Naparstek - CDs, MP3s, Tapes - Health Journeys there are many others too. to find meditations for regulating emotions, stress, mental illness what ever just type in the search bar the words....meditation....self hypnosis....mindfulness...relaxation...and any other words you can think of that deal with emotions. |
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Jul 18, 2013, 06:53 AM
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Hi Down the rabbit hole........
If you persue the links that amanda louise provides I believe they will give you relief from thoughts and anxiety giving you freedom to find peace with you still being in control. As for being totally shut down....... you may find, that should you get what you want, that you are so shut down that you may not be able to come back when it suits you. Just something to think about. |
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Jul 18, 2013, 10:27 PM
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Please take care of yourself.
warm regards Jade
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Jul 19, 2013, 12:45 PM
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Yes, thanks for sharing this info, I often feel like all i can do is sleep, i have sleep apnea, but somedays i just can't get through without using my sleep apnea machine alot in one day, which is probably not too healthy, but i am usually extremely tired, alot of it has to do with taking 8 different kinds of prescription meds all day long, ordered by my pshycitrist. I also suffer from a thing called a bleeding heart, small drips of blood in my heart slowly dripping, but the doctor told me it is a common thing. One thing that helps is listening to music, if i can find the right station on the radio, it brings back good memories when i was ok.
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Jul 19, 2013, 02:09 PM
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You are wanting to Protect yourself. You did this as a child, to protect your self from Family Situations the was happening around you, that you had no control over.
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